#N'T ..H and other initial texts are not making sense and seems like OCR errors, the main content starts from "appoint a date for these negotiations earlier than Thursday the 18th instant."
appoint a date for these negotiations earlier than Thurs- day the 18th instant. It was agreed, however, that with a view to expediting business at the next meeting, Mr. BLANT should continue the revision of the draft with the Canton Viceroy's deputies, reserving for discussion all points of disagreement.
(Signed) J. O. P. Bland.